If you are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence, or are worried about someone then call the Live Fear Free Helpline (external website) for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0808 8010 800.
Domestic abuse can include:
- Physical violence
- Verbal threats and put downs
- Psychological and emotional abuse, such as isolation from loved ones or humiliation
- Sexual violence, such as rape
- Financial control, such as withholding money
How to get help
There are a number of organisations that can help if you or someone you know suffer from domestic abuse. Some of the websites below give the option to disguise the look of pages as well as change to a different website quickly to help you view the site safely.
You can find details of the organisations we work with in the Supporting People Directory.
Supporting People: Directory of Support Services (PDF, 442KB)
Live Fear Free helpline - 0808 80 10 800
The Live Fear Free Helpline (external website) provides a 24 hour, bilingual information signposting service, to help and guide people with experience of domestic abuse or sexual violence, who are in need of access to services such as advice, emergency support, safety, and knowledge of their rights and options.
Childline
You can contact ChildLine about anything - no problem is too big or too small. If you're feeling worried, scared, stressed or just want to talk to someone you can contact ChildLine.
Childline website (external website).
Welsh Women’s Aid (WWA)
WWA is the national umbrella organisation representing local Women's Aid Groups situated throughout Wales. Their member groups provide direct services for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse.
Welsh Women's Aid (external website).
Local domestic abuse services
| Service / Area | Phone number |
|---|
| Aberconwy Domestic Abuse Service |
01492 872 992 |
| Action on Elder Abuse |
08088 088 141 |
| Amethyst SARC |
- Phone: 01492 805384
- E-mail: BCU.Amethyst@wales.nhs.uk
|
|
Black Association Women Step Out (BAWSO) 24hr helpline
|
0800 731 8147 |
| C.A.L.L. Listening and mental health support helpline |
- Phone: 0800 132 737
- Text: help to 81066
|
| DAN 24/7; the drug and alcohol helpline |
Phone: 0808 808 2234
|
| Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU) North Wales (external website) |
0333 360 0483
Out of Hours: 0808 80 10 800
|
| Dyn Project: Domestic abuse helpline for male victims |
- Phone: 0808 80 10 321
- E-mail: support@dynwales.org
|
| Men Experiencing Domestic Abuse (MEDA) |
01686 610 391 |
| North Denbighshire Domestic Abuse Service |
01745 337 104 |
| NSPCC’s helpline |
- Phone: 0808 800 5000
- E-mail: help@NSPCC.org.uk
|
| RASASC; Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre |
- Helpline: 0808 8010 800
- Office: 01248 670 628
|
| Respect; support for perpetrators of abuse |
- Phone: 0808 8024040
- E-mail: info@respectphoneline.org.uk
|
| Stepping Stones North Wales |
|
| Victim Support North Wales |
0300 30 30 159 |
Related documents
Domestic abuse policy (PDF, 1.41MB)